Chapter 117: Only fools treat 117 as a treasure

“Fine by me,” said Ye Gaosheng as he turned to help Mrs. He.

The afternoon was a cacophony of chickens squawking and pigs squealing as they divided the livestock and grain, and by the time they finished, it had grown late.

Come dinner, everyone ate separately.

Madam Li and her daughters had their portion of land at last, finally liberated; they no longer had to be busy with chores in other people’s quarters.

There was only one kitchen, so for now, they still had to take turns using it.

It wasn’t even dark yet when Mrs. He went to the kitchen to cook.

It had been many years since she last cooked, and even when she was in the kitchen, she was directing others.

With the sudden division of the household, Mrs. He had to pick up tasks with her own hands again. Ye Jiu, fearing she would feel a sense of loss, considerately helped her with lighting the fire in the kitchen.

As for Ye Gaosheng, Ye Jiu had sent him to fetch the wooden boxes with money.

When the food was brought back to the room, the old man Ye looked helplessly at Mrs. He’s stern face, “Wife, I know you blame me for separating Madam Li, but after all these years, any grudge should also be let go. To be fair, having Madam Li around bothered you, didn’t it?”

“I’m the one who’s bothered? I think you’re just feeling sorry for that old wench Madam Li, and can’t stand me giving her orders all day long!” Mrs. He said with a cold face.

The old man Ye shook his head helplessly and explained, “Wife, haven’t you felt a bit upset yourself over the years when you’ve harassed Madam Li? Our family should never have had such a person. Now, taking advantage of the division, it’s good to separate her out. From now on, we, the old couple, will just focus on taking care of Ye Wenyu and Jiujiu.”

“Easy for you to say, like you don’t have to do any of the washing up around the house!” retorted Mrs. He.

Ye Jiu paused as he was serving the gruel.

After a moment, Ye Jiu resumed as normal.

For years, Mrs. He had been attended to by Madam Li and the daughters-in-law, but now that the family had divided, all the household duties fell back on her. Ye Jiu felt sorry for her.

However, this situation wouldn’t last long. Soon, he would have a lot of money, and he would ensure that Mrs. He would live a good life.

After setting the table, Ye Gaosheng returned, carrying a basket on his back loaded with finished soap boxes.

“Fourth brother, just put the basket in the room for now and come eat,” Ye Jiu called out.

“Alright,” Ye Gaosheng responded as he walked in. He asked Ye Jiu, “The soap out to dry is all done; should we bring it in now?”

“Sure,” said Ye Jiu.

It was just two slate boards; bringing them in wasn’t much trouble, and doing it now would save them the effort of getting them later.

In the courtyard, Madam Zhao, who was about to cook, spat after seeing Ye Gaosheng moving the items. “A fool who’s been addled for over ten years, needing care for even the basic bodily functions, what good can he possibly make? Only such an imbecile would treasure those things like gold.”

“Mom, whether little aunt can make anything of it or not, it’s none of our concern now. The family has already divided, just as you wanted. Aren’t you satisfied yet?” Ye Wenyu came out and immediately disapproved upon hearing Madam Zhao speak that way about Ye Jiu.

He had heard the town’s gossip about his family that afternoon, even Ye Wenyu felt ashamed, especially in front of his fourth uncle with whom he had shared a roof for so many years.

Madam Zhao fumed, “Hey, Ye Wenyu, remember I am your mother. Are you stupid? Would you rather side with others than your own mother?”

The teenager, feeling aggrieved, couldn’t handle Madam Zhao’s incessant nagging and could only stay silent.

Similarly, Ye Wenqing’s mood was no better than his.

Although his family hadn’t started the separation, there was no question that if his parents truly opposed it, the grandparents would never have forced them out.

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